Russ Springer
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Born: Nov 7, 1968
- Debut: April 17, 1992
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
August 8, 2009
Accrding to the Twitter page of A's beat writer Susan Slusser, Russ Springer has been claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays. Springer has a 4.10 ERA in 41.2 innings pitched with the A's this season.
Our View:
According to the report, Springer was not traded, but was instead claimed straight off waivers. The A's have said that Springer deserves this at this point in his career, and he will be a nice addition to the Rays' bullpen.
July 28, 2009
According to the Twitter page of St. Louis Cardinals' beat writer Joe Strauss, the team tried to get the A's to include relief pitcher Russ Springer in the Matt Holliday deal. The A's wanted the Cards to include another starting pitcher in the deal, but St. Louis turned them down.
Our View:
The Cards and A's may revisit a deal for Springer, as St. Louis would like to bring in another right-handed relief pitcher. Springer was excellent with the Cards last season, and the teams are obviously experienced in dealing with one another. The Cardinals are going for it this season, so don't be shocked if something gets done before the deadline on Friday.
March 29, 2009
Russ Springer will serve as the Athletics' main setup man, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:
Springer fired 45 strikeouts over 50.1 innings of relief with St. Louis last season, while maintaining a 1.13 WHIP. He is worth consideration for deeper leagues that feature middle men.
January 29, 2009
Russ Springer has agreed to a one-year deal with the Athletics, according to the Associated Press. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View:
The 40-year-old vet held a 1.13 WHIP over 50.1 innings with St. Louis last season, and should prove to be a solid addition to Oakland's pen, assuming he can stay healthy.
January 26, 2009
The Oakland A's are close to finalizing a one-year deal with reliever Russ Springer, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. An announcement is expected in the next few days.
Our View:
Springer is 40 years old now, but he put together a fantastic season as a 39-year old with the Cardinals in 2008, finishing with a 2.32 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP in 50.1 innings. The Cards are planning to go younger in their bullpen, otherwise they probably wouldn't have let Springer go. This is a solid pick up for Oakland if Springer doesn't break down as he nears the end of his career.
January 24, 2009
The Oakland A's and reliever Russ Springer are nearing a deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com.
Our View:
Springer was very good for the Cardinals last season, with a WHIP of 1.13. The deal with Oakland is said to be one year for about $3 million.
January 22, 2009
Russ Springer is reportedly being courted by the A's, Twins, and Dodgers, according to Fox Sports.
Our View:
38-year old Springer was very solid for the Cardinals last season but really doesn't get enough work to impact fantasy rosters.
January 22, 2009
Russ Springer is reportedly on the Twins' radar, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
The Twins need a setup man with Pat Neshek likely to miss the entire 2009 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but the 40-year-old Springer is best suited for a seventh-inning role. The club is believed to be close to reeling in Eric Gagne for the eighth inning spot.
January 20, 2009
Russ Springer is on the Athletics' radar, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.
Our View:
He is 40 years old, but held a solid 1.13 WHIP over 50.1 innings of relief with the Cardinals in 2008, and Oakland is among a handful of teams interested in adding him to the bullpen.
January 16, 2009
Russ Springer does not appear to be in the Cardinals' plans for 2009, according to MLB.com. The clubs has decided to embrace younger pitchers Chris Perez and Jason Motte for the right side of their bullpen in the upcoming season.
Our View:
Springer was one of the Cards' most reliable relievers last year, posting a 2.32 ERA in 70 appearances. He'll certainly get an offer from someone, but it's currently unclear where it will come from.
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